Some times the “don’t” lists for back-to-school are more valuable than the positive “do” lists. Here’s the first of a pair – this one is from the blogger at “Brilliant or Insane.” Before you disagree with some (or all) of these, do take a look at the link to read the rationale behind each one.
- Read from the student handbook
- Discuss classroom rules
- Distribute a syllabus
- Assign seats
- Seat students in rows
- Hand out textbooks
- Talk about “The Test”
- Say you’ll need weeks to learn your students’ names
- Use sarcasm
- Denigrate a colleague
- Make students introduce themselves
- Talk too much
- Assign homework
- Frown
I like the sentiment which concludes the post:
The first day of school should be dedicated to rapport-building and to joy.
Your goal should be that students go home that night and tell their parents: “I’m going to love (insert your subject) because Mrs. (insert your name) is awesome!”
Accomplish this goal, and you’ve had one truly great first day of school
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